The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-24
SEVERE PUNISHMENT.
A Drug Clerk Given II Years and
Fine of $4,000 for Selling Liquor.

A Drug Clerk Given II Years and a
Fine of $4,000 for Selling Liquor.
WICHITA, KAN, Sept. 23.-James A.
Stewart, of this city, was yesterday sem
fenced to seventeen years and four months
in the county Jail and fined 20s00 with the
costs Of prosecution for violation of the
prohibition law; He was clerk
in West End drug store, and
pleaded guilty to an indictment containing
1850 Counts at the same time as did Her
man. the proprietor of the place The latter
cannot be found and it is thought thathe has
left the country. The punishment imposed
upon Stewart is the heaviest ever given in
the State for violation of the liquor laws.
VIRGINIA PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
STAUNToN, VA, Sept 23-The State
Prohibition conference met here to-day.
One hundred and forty delegates, about one
fourth colored, were present, representing
nine counties, and nine cities Hon. I. Il.
Taylor of Loudon, a member of the National
Prohibition Executive Committee, called
the conference to order, and in his opening
address declared that the third party was in
Virginia TO stay.
Hon. w. j. Shellburne, of Montgomery,
was elected temporary and permanent
Chairman, and r. II. Bell, of Augusta, and
G.. a. Smith, of Nottaway, Secretaries.
Short addresses were delivered by j. Lloyd
Thomas, State Organizer, and Rev Young,
colored, and Others. After the appointment
of committees the conference took a recess
until 3 o'clock. The delegations embrace
hitherto prominent leaders of both political
parties, and the conference is a determined
and intelligent looking body of men. The
utmost harmony and enthusiasm prevailed
THE PLATFORM.
The evening session of the conference was
principally occupied in discussing the plat
form. Objection was made to the intro
duction of any issue save prohibition, but
by an overwhelming majority the objection
was overruled, and the platform, as reported.
was adopted. The platform demands prohibi
tion of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic
beverages by the State and national laws,
and that such laws be vitalized by a party
based upon principle uncompromisngly
committed to their enforcement It de
clares in favor of DISTINGUISHING
men who buy or sell votes, and
of restricting immigration; declares for
arbitration and the establishment
of a State Labor Bureau to guard the safety
of miners and manufacturing employees ia
vors giving mechanics first lien; is against
further granting of public land except to
settlers; favors the prevention of discrimi-
nation against farmers, and of discrimina-
ton in railroad rates; favors free schools
ana Jne blelr Dill ana ike measures.
ON THE STATE DEBT.
On the State debt it declares:
w believe the Democratic and Republican
parties have used the State debt as a di5tractng
issue in State politics, and this shifting policy
has delayed its settlement We believe that
final settlement, mutually satisfactory TO the
State and creditors can be made, and all legisa
toa upon this matter should be directed to that
end.
The last plank provides
We believe existing bossism and corruption in
political methods, parCsan administration of
State affairs and lniquitous interference In legis
lation by corporation and liquor lobbies have all
united to defeat the interests Of the common
wealth. We, therefore, call upon all good citi
zens to join an administration of public affairs
for the good Of the State rather than the benefit
OF party.
THE PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
The plan of organization provides for a
central committee of 100 and an executive
committee of one for each Congressional
district. An executive committee was
elected as follows: j. l.. Russell
Of Accomac, r. NJ. Ramsey Of Norfolk,
J. r. Crenshaw Of Richmond, j. A. Smith
of Nottaway. J. M. Pace Of Danville, T. T.
Fishburne of Roanoke, NJ NJ. Sibert of
Rockingham, II. NJ Foltny of Alexandria,
DR.. G. Rulard Of Pulaski, J. w. Newton Of
Staunton, and A. RI. Fultz, at large.
After discussing measures 10 raise money
and talking over the proposed establishment
OF State organ, the conference adjourned
sine die.